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Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear Catholic charity’s religious freedom case
A Catholic charity that was denied legal recognition as a religious organization will have its case heard by the Wisconsin... Read more
Alleged victim of Theodore McCarrick says ex-cardinal abused him for years
The criminal complaint filed in Wisconsin this week against former cardinal Theodore McCarrick was revealed to have come from James... Read more
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Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick charged with sexual assault in Wisconsin
Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick has been criminally charged with fourth-degree sexual assault in Wisconsin for an incident that allegedly occurred... Read more
Wisconsin Supreme Court: Planned Parenthood-backed Protasiewicz wins
Janet Protasiewicz was declared victor in a contentious race that could tip the scales against the state’s current abortion ban. Read more
Diocese responds after Wisconsin priest urges Catholics to vote against pro-abortion candidate
The Diocese of Madison clarified late last week that the Church does not endorse nor oppose specific political candidates. Read more
Tuesday’s Wisconsin Supreme Court election could determine future of state abortion ban
Here’s what you need to know about the April 4 election, when voters will choose who will sit on the... Read more
Why does Wisconsin’s judicial race matter? Here’s why pro-lifers are concerned
Voters in Wisconsin are one step closer to choosing a new state Supreme Court justice after a Feb. 21 statewide... Read more
Wisconsin judicial elections could affect future of state abortion ban, pro-lifers say
Wisconsin voters are set to head to the polls Feb. 21 to vote for a new state Supreme Court justice... Read more
Catholic college official in hot seat for comments about allowing ‘students for choice’ club on campus
Officials at Viterbo University in Wisconsin say the comments were taken out of context and that the school remains strongly... Read more
Abortion ‘trigger laws’ in three states to take effect this week
“Trigger laws” banning most abortions with limited exceptions are set to take effect in three states — Texas, Idaho, and... Read more
Pope Francis prays for Wisconsin parade victims
‘He commends the souls of those who died to Almighty God’s loving mercy.’ Read more
After shocking Waukesha Christmas parade attack, Wis. Catholics grieve and pray
Catholics in the Milwaukee suburb of Waukesha have responded with grief, prayer, and solidarity after an SUV drove into marchers... Read more
Waukesha parade tragedy: Priest, Catholic schoolchildren hurt when SUV plows into marchers
Catholics, including a priest and schoolchildren, were confirmed to be among those injured in a deadly crash during a parade... Read more
Pray for and promote peace, Milwaukee archbishop says after Kyle Rittenhouse verdict
Archbishop Jerome Listecki of Milwaukee is encouraging people to pray for and promote peace following the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse... Read more
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Wisconsin bishops encourage vaccination while affirming conscience rights
The five bishops of Wisconsin on Friday issued a message encouraging vaccination against COVID-19, while maintaining that people ought not... Read more
Wisconsin Catholic school victorious in reopening case
The Wisconsin state supreme court ruled in favor of a Catholic school last week in its case against a local... Read more
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In pushback against AG inquiry, Wisconsin Catholics cite decades of church vigilance against abuse
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee is citing decades of Catholic efforts to prevent sex abuse, along with judicial statements and reviews... Read more
Milwaukee archdiocese refuses 'sealed' records to state abuse investigation
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee is refusing to turn over sealed records to a state investigation into clergy sex abuse. Read more
Milwaukee archdiocese sues over pandemic prison ministry prohibition
On Friday, the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee against... Read more
Milwaukee archdiocese questions need for attorney general's review of clergy abuse
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee said on Tuesday that it is concerned that the Wisconsin attorney general’s planned review of reports... Read more
